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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research centre and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched the second iteration of its large language model (LLM), Falcon 2 11B. Falcon 2 comprises two versions, Falcon 2 11B, a more efficient and accessible LLM trained on ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The third edition of the “Make It in the Emirates Forum”, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Adnoc Group, began in Abu Dhabi. Under the theme “Invest. Innovate. Grow.,” the forum features local and international participation, including senior government decision-makers ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with Joachim Herrmann, State Minister of the Interior, Sport and Integration of Bavaria in the Federal Republic of Germany, and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics related to enhancing bilateral relations, as ...

BU DHABI / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Ducab Metals Business, a leading supplier of metals solutions in the region, signed a lease agreement for expanding its existing manufacturing facility in KEZAD. The 50-year lease agreement, signed in the presence of Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and explored opportunities to strengthen ties further to serve mutual interests. His Highness and the Italian Prime Minister also addressed cooperation in ...

SINGAPORE / WAM The dollar made a steady start to the week on Monday, as investors were focused on US, European and Japanese inflation data to guide the global interest rate outlook, Reuters reported. Foreign exchange trade has been dominated by the hunt for “carry” in recent months, punishing low-rate currencies and supporting the dollar while US data has blown ...

SYDNEY /WAM Asian shares firmed on Monday as investors braced for a busy run of inflation data that could set the scene for a European rate cut as soon as next week and a US policy easing within just a few months, Reuters reported. Holidays in Britain and the United States made for thin trading ahead of Friday’s figures on ...

DUBAI / WAM Under the patronage and in the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Arab Media Summit 2024 will begin on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by the Dubai Press Club from May 27-29, the summit will commence ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and a high-level judicial delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, explored avenues for enhancing cooperation in the field of commercial and investment laws. Both sides also discussed establishing a strategic partnership that will not only enhance the investment climate but also spur the development of bilateral trade ...

AL ARISH / WAM The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish, established under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has announced the addition of new specialised medical staff, including neurosurgeons and maxillofacial and dental specialists. This initiative aims to provide top-tier healthcare services to the Palestinian people in Gaza. Dr Ahmed Mubarak, Director of the Hospital, affirmed that ...